Colt SAA 2nd Gen SAA Gen Meade Commemorative .45 Cal 5.5″ Revolver 1966 C&R

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SOLD FOR: $2,150.00

LSB#: LSB251213BG014

Make: Colt

Model: Single Action Army Second Gen

Serial Number: 004MC

Year of Manufacture: 1966 / C&R

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: 6-Shot Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”. The left side of the barrel is marked in gold “GEN. MEADE PENNSYLVANIA CAMPAIGN MODEL” The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”. The left side of the frame is marked “Pat. Sept. 19, 1871 / “” July 2. 72 / “” Jan. 19. 75” with the Rampant Colt logo next to the lettering. The underside of the frame is marked with the serial number “004MC”. The left side of both grip frames are marked with the serial number. The grip panels are marked with a matching “004”. Partial serial number. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle and at the rear with “V”.

Barrel Length: 5.5″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter round blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square groove in the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth Faux Ivory grips with gold-colored Colt medallions. The stocks show marks and signs from handling and storage wear. There are minor compression marks and faint scratches. The grips rate in about Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue barrel, Frame and cylinder and Gold Plated hammer, backstrap cylinder base pin and ejector rod head.

Finish Originality: Original.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion present. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 96% of its metal finish. The balance shows very minimal wear both handling and storage. There is a barely perceptible thin turn line on the cylinder. There are no carbon rings on the face of the cylinder and only a couple of minuscule scratches can be found. Leading edges on the gold plating are showing some minimal finish loss. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: Colt’s Single Action Army revolver is one of the most recognizable handguns ever produced, first introduced in 1873 and quickly becoming synonymous with the American frontier. After production of the original model ended during World War II, Colt reintroduced the revolver in 1956 due to strong public demand from shooters, collectors, and the growing influence of Western films and television. These revolvers, known today as the Second Generation Single Action Army models, were produced from 1956 through 1974 and maintained much of the traditional craftsmanship and appearance of the original nineteenth century Peacemaker revolvers.

During the 1960s Colt produced a series of commemorative Single Action Army revolvers honoring notable historical figures and events. The General Meade Pennsylvania Campaign Model commemorates Major General George Gordon Meade, the Union commander who led the Army of the Potomac to victory over Confederate forces at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. These commemorative revolvers featured distinctive presentation elements including gold barrel markings and gold plated components while retaining the classic form and handling characteristics of the traditional Colt Single Action Army chambered in .45 Colt.

This example, serial number 004MC, remains in Fine condition and retains the majority of its original finish. The blued surfaces show only minimal handling and storage wear, while the gold plated hammer and accents show light wear at the edges consistent with careful handling. The faux ivory grips with Colt medallions complement the commemorative presentation and show only light marks from storage and use. With its attractive commemorative markings and early serial number within the series, this Second Generation Colt Single Action Army stands as a handsome tribute to one of the most famous revolver designs in American history. Please see our high definition photos and good luck on your bids!